CUSTOM. SINCE BEFORE THAT WAS A THING. Vans Customs have been a tradition since 1966, when Paul Van Doren made shoes with any fabric people brought by the shop. Today, the creativity is still in your hands. Pick your shoe, pick your colors and patterns, and make them yours. The Authentic, Vans original and iconic lace-up, is a low-top made with durable canvas, metal eyelets, Vans signature Waffle Outsole and the iconic red heel tab. And now they’re available in Vans Customs where each shoe can be personalized with leather and suede, various lace and eyelet colors, exclusive patterns available only in Customs, and the ability to Upload Your Art or photos from your computer or smartphone.